Deer Creek Elementary School vs Platte Canyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Bailey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Platte Canyon High School
Bailey · Public high · Grades 9–12
183 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary School Bailey, Colorado | Platte Canyon High School Bailey, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #529 of 993 | #42 of 307 |
| National rank | #30684 of 50,301 | #3187 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 367 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| city | Bailey | Bailey |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Platte Canyon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 41.9).
- •Platte Canyon High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Platte Canyon High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 42%).
- •Platte Canyon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 40.1%).
- •Platte Canyon High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.0).
- •Deer Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 183.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Creek Elementary School better than Platte Canyon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Platte Canyon High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 41.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deer Creek Elementary School and Platte Canyon High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Bailey and Bailey in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary School: 367. Platte Canyon High School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary School and Platte Canyon High School rank in Colorado?
Deer Creek Elementary School is 529th of 993 and Platte Canyon High School is 42nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).